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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-09-22
NORTH GAM BRIDGE.

Amos Case has two as fine colts as can
be shown about here.
Arthur Walker and family, L. B. Cross
and the Misses Hooper left Worcester,
Mass, for California last Thursday.
A bad runaway occurred Monday
afternoon. f. Mills left his double team
while picking up load of potatoes, and
his horses became restless and ran into
the road leading north and down very
steep hill. As they ran, the wagon be-
came more or less scattered-a piece here
and there. They finally became clear
from all, except piece of whiffietree
which was wound around one of the
horses legs with the tugs. The horses
ran over a mile and stopped in the ward
of r. NJ. Blaisdell.
Miss Minnie Batchelder died at st. AL
bans Bay Sept 10, aged 26 wears, She
came to North Cambridge nearly seven
years ago, and has made her home at F,
I'll. Rice's the most of the time since. By
kindly ways she gained the lasting friend
ship of all with whom she associated
Her remains, at her request were brought
here for interment. Sermon bv her for.
mer pastor, Rev. j. e. Bowen. The SER
vices were conducted by Harry Mon
tague. Miss Batchelder was converted
in 1888, under the preaching of Rev. MIR,
Bowen, and united with the M. E, church
She had profound love for the church
of her choice, and although deprived o.
its social and religious privileges for the
past year, her love for its people and hel
faith in God never waned, and she passed
away happy in Him who doeth all thing,
well. The esteem and love of all wa,
manifested by the large attendance al
the funeral, and by the many and beauti
full floral tributes, N~'T'
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-09-22

ing when death came to her relief.
Mrs. Spaulding had been member OF
the Christian church for mary years,
was true and faithful Christian, and
beloved by all who knew her. The
funeral was held at Mr.. Curriers' Fri
day afternoon, Rev. Mr.. Hyde of Nor
rsville officiating.
WE AND OUR NEIGHBORs.-Ih
were five deaths in town the past
week.-Will Cobb and Joe Leach
leave for Chicago next week where
they expect to find employment.-The
frost of Saturday night, which was a
heavy one, made telling work on ten
der vines.-Of course you will attend
the fair.-Profanity is habit so often
slve that its practice long ago ceased
among gentlemen. Fair
banks is teaching school in Stowe
r. w. Hulburd is arranging for house
keeping in a part of Mrs. L. H.
Noyes house.-M. B. Eaton was
called to Bakersfield last Friday to at
tend the funeral of an aunt, Mrs. S.
E. Farnsworth.-W. F. Mullin and
wife of Somerville, Mass, were in
town the first of the weekly. S.
Page has recently sold grade Hol-
stein heifer calf for $15.-H. M. Nc
Farland has added to his office turni-
ture a handsome No. 2 Remington
type writer and desk.-Heman Thomp-
sons infant child died last week.
The baseball fever has struck Centre
ville.-Judge Page is making extern
sive repairs to the dwelling-house on
his Fisk farm.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-09-22
ELM OR &.

Mrs. Nell Batchelder has returned to
Barre.
Mrs. Twiss has gone to Joshua Merri-
ANS to live.
Mrs. r. A. Gay is at work for Y. w.
Jewett at Morrisville.
S. B. Doty has lost cow from its eat
ing too many potatoes.
Mrs. Orvis Camp, of Barre, is visiting
her niece, Mrs. l.. L. Camp.
Aunt Mary Warren and Nellie Gabaree
mill live with Abel Camp this winter.
Mrs. Louisa Doty is at North Wolcott
caring for her mother, Mrs. M. Bailey.
Mrs. Fem has a cucumber that meas
ures II inches in length and IL inches In
circumference.
III. ID. and Charles Cook were called to
Barre last week to attend the funeral OF
their mother, Mrs. David Cook. The re-
mains were taken here for burial.
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WATERBURY, CENTRE.

Mrs. Robinson returned Friday from
Berlin Pond.
Miss Dearbourn has finished her visit
and is home again.
James Batchelder and wife, of Under
hill, are visiting at the Center.
On the 10th instant a daughter was
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. o. Brigham, from
Rhode Island, have been at Corlis Hutch
ms.
o. W. May purchased of Rev. III. Web
ster his three and four-years-Old colts tor
$500.
The funeral of Nelson Smalley was
held Thursday afternoon. and the body
taken to Stowe for burial.
Post Stetson and the Relief Corps were
invited to birth day party at NJ. L. Dill
lingham's Monday evening.
The Stowe base ball club and the Sem
inarys had match game on the ground
of the latter Saturday afternoon. The
SENS were beaten. They have good
battery, and with practice will make a
good team. This was the first time the
club had played together. The scores
were as follows: Stowe, 3-1-6-0-0-5-0-15 ;
Seminarys, 2-1-1-0-l-0-0-5.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-09-22

Rev. G. F. Carter, of Burlington, on
"Character," to crowded house, and
the service of song by the choir was
"with the spirit aud the understand
ing" The convention is still in ses-
sion as we go to press, but we can
say that stranger who has attended
many similar conventions in the East,
West, and South, has remarked that
this one is not behind the best. We
will however venture the q cry wheth-
er more could be accomplished hereaf-
ter in the form of an Institute for
Sabbath School teachers, on the next
quarters lessons than in the routine
convention?
FAIR NOTES.
The Morrisville cornet band is TO
furnish music for the far.
The colt stakes 1.-TWO and three
year-olds) have filled and will be
trotted for.
All who can, are requested to come
out next Saturday and assist in put
ting the grounds and fences in good
condition.
Owners of sheds and stalls should
put them in repair at once or the COM
pany will take possession of them for
that purpose.
The Academy nine will play the
Stowe club next Saturday at 2 p. m,
on the old fair ground. Come out
and see good game.
Morristown has team for the slug
of war" They are practicing. Look
out. A team is eleven men, Cap
tain and ten for pulling.
The outlook for a good fair is first
class. Pamphlets containing premi-
um list, programme, ETC., will be ready
for distribution in a day or two.
Committees should be ready to be-
gin examinations in their respective
departments as early as 2 p. m. Tues
day, and close before 2 p. m. Wednes-
day, the second day.
The two-year-old colt, "H. T. Co."
that won the race at Rutland and
made dead heat in l 10 at Burling-
ton, taking End money, will be shown
at speed during the Fair.
Entries of stock and articles for the
Fair can be made any time now with
A. A. Niles, at his office, or on the
Fair Ground next Saturday. Entries
close at II m. Tuesday, the 9th.
1t is expected that Mr.. J. A. Shedd,
of Burlington, will exhibit his herd of
Holstein's. They attracted great at
tention at the State Fair. This is
new breed. Come out and see them.
NoTIcE.-If pleasant, | shall be on
the Fair Ground next Saturday from
9 a. m. until 4 p. M, to receive en-
tries of stock and issue tags for the
coming fair; if not pleasant L shall be
at my office in Morrisville. Let all
who can, get the tags for their stock
before the first day of the fair.
A. A. NILES, Sec.
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Mr.. Wallace is in market this week.
and will return early next week with
new stock of goods.
The meeting at Unity church next Sun
day evening. will be led by Mr.. wilkins
subject, 'Trust in God.'
The new hearse was first used at the
burial of Mr.. Smalley, and is cared 1oi
and run by George Dyke.
Mrs. Joseph Blair died of supposed
heart disease on Saturday morning, the
burial service taking place Monday.
The local base ball club was successful
at Waterbury Center on Saturday, COM
ing home victorious, but supperless, the
score standing Is to 8.
The Mansfield House is virtually closed
for the season, though Judge Bradley
and few others still linger, enjoying the
beauties of the autumn.
Mr.. Nelson Smalley, aged about IS
years, died in Waterbury, near South
Hollow, last week, the burial service TAX
ing place last Thursday.
Mrs. DeWolf. OF New York, San Fran
cisco and elsewhere, who has been stop
ping for while with Mrs. Blodgett, goes
this week to Connecticut and soon to the
Pacific coast. Mr.. Benoni Shaw goes
with her to Connecticut, where he will
stay for awhile.
Hon. D. II. Thing, of Maine, Deputy
National Lecturer of the order of the
Patrons of Husbandry, will speak on
subjects of interest and Importance to
the farmers and others of Stowe, at the
Town Hall on Wednesday evening, the
18th, at half past seven. Let everybody
be present and listen to this able lectur-
er on matters worthy of universal inter-
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HARDWICK.

The Miller and his bride have returned.
Leroy Ford has closed out his grocery
business.
Elias Boardman has recovered so he is
able to go out doors.
A. w. Powers of West Woodbury. is
quite dangerously sick.
j. S. Drenan is soliciting orders for
the Cooley Chimney Cap.
A good many are attending the fair at
st. JOhnsbury this week.
w. E. Warren's youngest child was
buried Tuesday afternoon.
DR.. Royce left for St. Adams Saturday.
He had large number of patients.
A chautauqua Circle, or Club, has been
organized here, and the books have ar
rived.
II. R. Mack has put large addition on
the building used for his marble and
granite business.
Edwin Reed has bought building lot
of Geo. Wheeler, near w. o. Clements,
and will build house this fall.
Orrin Hall will attend the G. A. r.
encamsment at st. Louis, and proposes
to stay west through the winter.
Wakefield & Co. have dissolved partner
ship in the blacksmith business. Sam1
Thomas is at work for Wakefield.
Four hundred and twenty-four tubs of
butter shipped from this station Monday
morning, of which l.. HI. Warren ship
ped 220; also a car load of potatoes for
which he paid 80 cents per bushel.
In coming from the express train Rihe
Batchelder ran into team opposite Mr..
Judevine's, and came near throwing Mrs.
Shattuck and two children out, but for
tunately not much Injured. The other
team was occupied by Mrs. Lyman
Barnes. Both thils to her wagon were
broken. Mrs. Barnes was somewhat
shaken up.
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FLETCHER.

Mrs. Ell. B. French is affected with in
fiammation of the eyes.
The school in Binghamville closes on
Wednesday of this week.
G. B. Parsons is in st. Adams, having
been drawn as petit juror.
Alice Kenfield, of Fairfax, attended
church at Binghamville Sunday.
James Clark, who has been very low
with heart trouble, is much better.
In last weeks issue the printer made
our item about B. F. Bingham S calf read
colt.
Clarence Montague, wife and boy re-
turned to Lyndon last week after two
weeks visit among relatives here.
Junia Spaulding's health does not i'm
prove much. She has gone to Cambridge
to stay awhile with her sister, Mrs. Hi
ram Dickinson.
A larger audience than usual were
Sunday. Mrs. Crocker was present, it
being the first time she has attended
church at this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Elliot returned on
Thursday from visit to their relatives
in Enosburgh and Jay. They also at
tended the LamoiIle Baptist Association
held at Montgomery the 7th and Sth in
stants.
The selectmen are rebuilding the stone
bridge near D. G. Towards. The stone
have been up for several days, causing
much inconvenience to the travelling pub
lie, but the bridge will be finished this
week,
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WOLCOTT.
Will Bennett has moved to Cabot.

Will Bennett has moved to Cabot.
Mrs. Sarah Jones is still quite poorly.
c. E. Clark and wife have gone to Can
ada on visit.
Paul Leckner is confined to his bed
with rheumatism.
Ralph Martin, who has been very sick,
is slowly improving.
Walter Bennett has hired out as ton
serial artist at St. Johnsbdry.
Rev. D. P. Bragg and family made US
a flying visit on their way to E. Gilmore.
Rev. Austin Scrlbner and wife made us
a short visit on their way home last
week.
Burnell & Mudgett will load car of
potatoes on Friday and Saturday of this
week.
1. J. Linsley, of Massachusetts. has
bought out f. j. Lyons interest in the
S. r. Parker farm and will take posse
sion next month.
We would call attention to all who own
shares or are interested in the cemetery
on Town Hill that there will be a meet
ing at the Davenport school-house at z
O'Clock p. m. Sept. 30. All are request
ed to be present.-COM.
Charles "A. Hoyt and wife have been
called to pass through another sad trial.
Last week news came over the wire an
nouncing the death of their son-in-law,
residing in Manchester, n. H., Gust Lull,
fatally injured while coupling cars. He
was an employe of the Concord railroad,
for some three years, and has worked at
same business nine years. He was caught
between the hunters, dragged some dis
lance and one leg was run over below the
knee. He had prompt medical aid. but
died in an hour and a halt. He was born
ut East Weare, N. H., and his age was
81 years, months and 10 days. He
leaves a widow, Nellie Hoyt Lull, and
two children, aged two years, and ten
months. He also leaves brother, Frank,
and two sisters, Miss Nettie Lull and
Mrs. Emma Wheeler. His remains were
brought to Wolcott, and to the residence
of his father-in-law, Charles A. Hoyt, of
Craftsbury, on Tuesday of last week, the
funeral services being held at the house
on Wednesday, Rev. S. G. Vail officiat-
ing. A large and sympathetic audience
was present. Tokens of high esteem
were sent to the bereaved family in the
way of beautiful boquets, notices, ETC.,
from friends at Manchester, who held
him and his family in high esteem. The
F6LndllS were Gdhcil W Tile SIdlbSUufy
cemetery for interment.
CARD.-The undersigned desire to
tender their sincere thanks and hearty
appreciation during the funeral of Gust.
Lull; to the choir for their appropriate
selections; to the neighbors aud friends
who so kindly assisted in so many ways,
and to the Rev. 5. G. Vail for his cheer
ing and comforting words.-Mr. and Mrs.
c. A. Hoyt, Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Wheeler.
Nettie A. Lull, Frank j. Lull, Mrs. Gust.
j. Lull.
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MONTcoM cry.

Edward Upham has rented rooms at
Bernie Martins.
Jessie Bailey has gone to Gardner,
Mass, to work in chair mandatory.
Miss Elma Davis is teaching school on
North Hill, which is her second term in
that district.
DIR. Smith has moved from the Center
to Montgomery village and rented the
Lucian Jones house.
Mr.. Swan jambed his hand quite badly
recently, requiring the doctors assist
ance in fixing it up.
A very interesting praise service was
held at the M. E. church Sunday even
musical convention, which closed Mon
day evening with grand concert.
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Rim c..

Jerry Sargent went to New Hampshire
last week to visit a sister who he has not
seen for many years.
Prof. Cheney has singing class in
this vicinity on Tuesday and Saturday
evenings of each week.
The circle last week at Lewis Wake
fields was largely attended, "a taking
tea, while over so were entertained in the
evening by Rotations, charades and mu-
sic, both Instrumental.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Heath returned
to their home in Waitsfield last Thurs
day. Mrs. Heath, by her gentle, quiet
and unassuming manners, has won many
friends during her stay in the family OF
Mr., Billings.
Mr.. LOOMS finished his pastoral labors
in Sterling last Sabbath. From this
place he goes to New HaYen to complete
his studies in the theological university
1t is needless to say that his work as pas
tor and teacher have been faithfully per.
formed, and the well wishes of his con-
gregation attend him.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-09-22

BRICK-Any one wishing brick for
inside work should call on or address
S. C. or w. II. Town, Morrisville.
These brick can be had at their yard
for Sc per thousand.
PorAToEs.-I will commence taking
sound potatoes at my starch factory
on Monday, Sept. 26, and will pay
for the same from Is to p cents.
A. A. LELAND.
johnson, Sept. 20. 1887.
PLEASE NoTICE.-My dental rooms
will be closed from Sept. II to Sept.
"a, and will then reopen for 3 weeks.
All wishing me to do their work will
please remember these dates.-J. A.
ROBINSON, Dentist, Morrisville, Vt.
Musical shorthand. A quick way
of training the muscles. New discov-
cry. Saves $40 per year, besides
much time. Costs little. Send stamp
for particulars to E. A. II. Towne,
Is Davenport ST., Cleveland, Ohio,
or j. E. Towne, johnson, VT.
If any one wants a snake-wood
or ebony walking-stick. with a gold
or silver head, 90 to Frank Healey,
the jeweler, Morrisville. He also has
an assortment of cheap sticks. A
large assortment of musical instru
ments will also be in stock in few
days.
A RELIABLE HoUsE.-Messrs. Ly
man & Allen are ready for business
with a full stock in both wholesal,
and retail departments, and judging
from the crowds about their attractive
store it would seem that the bushes!
is ready for them. They report trad
as lively. By selling only good good
at right prices they not only keep thei
customers, but increase their number
from year to year. They believe il
honest advertising and will make goot
their promises every time.-Burling
ton Free Press.
The Vermont Farm Machine Co.
of Bellows Falls, will exhibit at tn
coming Fair two styles of Coole.
Creamers, three styles of Butte
Workers, Davis Swing Churn, Mes
belts self-gauging Butter Press, Cool
ey's improved Print Butter Carrie
and the improved evaporators. Those
thinking of getting any improved
dairy implements or evaporators will
do we'll to be present and examine
the best goods in the market.
Mile & Mcmahon, of Stowe, have
just received a new invoice of dry and
fancy goods, clothing, hats and caps,
underwear, footwear and genera
line of merchandise which they would
respectfully invite the people of Stowe
and vicinity to examine before buying
elsewhere. We will sell goods as low
as the lowest and can show YOU larg-
er assortment than you will find else.
where in the county. We sell the
best -four for S., and a good roller
process tor $3.50. We also have {
full line of feed at lowest prices. AL
kinds of produce taken in exchang,
for goods.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-09-22
CLOVER.

Several from here went to Stanstead to
the recent cattle show and horse trOt.
Some of our people went to Sherbrook
to the late fair, and to the fire in which
Is horses were burned.
Mrs. Mary A. Livermore is to lecture
to US on Friday evening, the 23d; subject,
what shall we do with our daughters ?"
Charles N. Thomas, of Boston, is ex-
pected to give his illustrated lecture,
Here and There in the Civil War;" at
this place.
d. L. Dwinell is home from Boston
where he has been for his health. He
thinks OF going to California as soon as
he is strong enough.
The w. c. Il. u. are trying to have
the ''swop de boss" corner done away
with at the coming fair. They think it
bad enough to see the poor horses-if
such they can be called-without having
from four to eight men at time lying
drunk By the roadside.
c. Fl. Flood, of Turner's Falls, is Wis
iting friends in this and adjoining towns.
The G. A. r. boys were glad to welcome
him at their reunion at Barton the past
week. He spoke with much feeling of
the pleasure iG was to him to meet with
them once more and be with them even
for day.
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WATERVILLE.

Frank Chase is repairing his house.
Frank Laraway lost valuable horse
the past week.
Prof ODER and wife visited his sister,
Mrs. John Kelley, the past week.
Mrs. DIR. French, of Greensboro, is
visiting her many friends in town.
Lyman Farrar and wife, of Northfield,
were guests at III. L. Boards over Sun
day.
The picnic Saturday was largely at
tended and greatly enjoyed by the little
folks.
Mrs. Fl. N. Leach and daughter, Mrs.
E. w. Smith, OF North Hyde Park, are
visiting friends in Enosburgh.
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EDEN MILLS.

George Whittemore, from Crystal
Springs, CAL, is visiting at his fathers,
Ira Whittemore.
Sabin Scott's sister and niece from
Craftsbury, were here last Friday, to
help him celebrate his eightieth birth
day.
John Emery has traded his new house
w it'll his brother William for his farm.
Each will take possession of their new
homes this week.
Mrs. E. A. Pike went to Craftsbury last
week to attend the funeral of her brother
in-law. who was killed at Manchester
and his remains brought there for burial.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-09-22
EAST HARDWiCK,

Edgar Hunt is repairing the ell to the
Philbrook house.
Mr.. Webb and wife, of Claremont, n.
H., are visiting at E. G. Little's.
Mrs. Bartlett and Mrs. Benn are visit
ing their sister, Mrs. G. Montgomery.
Henry Stevens and j. FL. George, with
their wives, are spending few days at
Sugar Hill, n. H.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-09-22
EDEN
Mrs. IackeY is better.

Manley Darling, Esq. of Exeter. N.
H., and Mrs. N. Darling of Albany, were
at G. w. Blake's the past week.
Sunday school concert at 1920, a. M,
Sept. %, at the Corners. Rehearsal Sat-
urday eve. at 3. 80, at the same place.
Messrs. Seymour g. Burton, st. Adams.
we understood, have sold their wild land
here to parties late from Newtonville,
Mass.
The ladies are preparing harvest sup
per and entertainment to be enjoyed at
the vestry of the Corners church, Friday
Sept. 80. Proceeds to assist in furnishing
suitable books and papers for Sunday
school work. Come one and all and en-
joy a square meal aud good time, gen
orally.
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NORTH HYDE PARK.

Clark & Heath have painted Millie
Pages house.
Willie Bullard has gone to Boston to
take music lessons.
Mrs. j. NJ. Parker is very sick and pos
sibly is slowly improving.
j. NJ. Foss, Geo. B. Allen. and Henry
Prior have gone to st. Jehnsbury fair.
The commissioners on Alden Ladd's
estate, from Washington Co., having fin
ished their business have returned.
Rev. E. w. Vests lecture Sunday eve.
on the Rise and Fall of Solomon's Tenn
pie, was listened to by large and appre-
ciatiye audience.
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Stockholders Meeting.

The stockholders of the Burlington & Lamoille
Railroad Company are hereby notified to meet at
the Van Ness House in Burlington, VT, on Satur-
day October ], 81 att O'Clock, p. M, for the pur
pose of determining whether they will authorize
the issue by said Company of preferred stock to
an amount not exceeding 100000, to be used in
the payment, discharge, retirement or exchange
of the outstanding claims, liens, mortgages, and
membranes existing against said Company or
against its property, and any other business that
may come before the meeting.
E. w. PECK, Clerk.
Burlington, VT, Sept, Is, 1887
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-09-22

A TTORNEYS AT LAW, MORRIsvILLE, VT
"a Mr.. Fisk places Insurance ID Mutual and
reliable stock Companies. He is resident agent
of the old ami favorably known Insurance Com.
pany of North America, a company having assets
of over eight million dollars, and is now prepared
to write policies in that company. He is also
agent for the old and reliable Vermont Mutual.
Communications by mail will receive prompt
attention.
G. W. HENDER. H. C. FISK.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-09-22

Speaker Carlisle will have an article in
the Forum for October, setting forth the
grounds upon which the Democratic
party bases It's expectation that it will
be continued in power at Washington,